Posted by Lieutenant Commander Sharah Fayth (Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer) in Security Issue? (Tag Mercer)

Posted by Civilian Dorma Fen (Governor’s Assistant) in Security Issue? (Tag Mercer)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Sharah Fayth (Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer) in Security Issue? (Tag Mercer)
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Fayth escorted Mercer away from the secured lab and back down the hall, but not to the exit. Instead they stopped by a set of offices. “Dr. Mercer, I would like to give you the benefit of the doubt, but you have walked into and seen things I am not sure you should have. So we have two options. You can wait with the officer inside while I verify your identity and credentials, or I can contact Colonial and Star Fleet securities and let them handle this security breach.”

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer

Elijah found himself taken aback by the Lieutenant Commander’s unexpected resolutions, observing her petite, 5‘2” stature and distinctive blue-black hair that gracefully swayed with each movement. The Betazoid features, evident in her pure black irises, provided a striking contrast against her lightly pinked pale skin. As they prepared to enter the secure office on OEDV, Elijah couldn’t help but acknowledge the surprising cooperation from the Lieutenant Commander.

“I have nothing else demanding my time; I don’t mind waiting while my background and credentials are thoroughly checked,” he expressed, offering a small smile. “Perhaps I should have delayed my retirement by a week or two,” he added, readying himself to follow the officer and allowing her the necessary time to confirm his identity. Elijah was genuinely surprised by the hostilities and the uncollaborative atmosphere that seemed to exist between the civilians and the Starfleet contingent.

Doctor Elijah Mercer
Professor / Scientific Advisor
Oed V

“Retired?” She looked at him, all of him, her eyes scanning over him, “Ah yes, we ‘Fleeters’ do have a way of standing and moving don’t we. They will pick you out of the crowd like a splash of red in a black and white world.” She blew out a slow breath. “Do not mistake my actions for cooperation Dr. Mercer. My department and I have worked tirelessly and thanklessly to mend relations with Oed. I absolutely will not have a breach of security on a classified project be at the cause of Star Fleet. With that said, I do appreciate your cooperation in waiting. I would loathe the alternative.” She keyed in her clearance to the security office and entered behind him.

“And I to Lieutenant Commander, and let me at least be the first to thank you for upholding Starfleets values in cooperation. You may consider it a thankless job but we are part of the same machine and without each other this whole alliance falls apart.” Eli said sounding as if he had said that line a hundred times before, in truth he had recited it to many wayward cadets and ambassadors.

The Lt on duty looked up with a bit of surprise. “Cmdr Fayth? Is everything alright?” They didn’t have any detainees currently. “I need to perform a background and credential check on Dr. Mercer here. He does not have free reign of the complex. He has agreed to wait here until I return. Cpt. McBride, the Lt Governor or the Governor are the only ones who may override me on this. Is that clear, Lt?” The man nodded and professionally hid his surprise. Cmdr Fayth wasn’t his DH but she was a senior officer and she very rarely issued orders. “Aye ma’am.”

Eli observant as the first day he joined starfleet looked around the room, it wasn’t anything he hadn’t seen before except the lieutenant, who like the Lieutenant Commander was just doing their job he was sure to mention who well they had conducted themselves to the governor or the Starfleet Commander atkeast.

Turning back to Mercer, “Now, if you would Dr. Mercer, allow the computer to scan your biosignatures and provide a voice sample. There is a replicator if you need food or drink. I will return.” After getting the scans, Fayth left to check over his story. First confirming his biosignature, but not on the last out take physical from 2 weeks ago. Oh no, that could be easily doctored. She went all the way back to his intake examinations before being accepted to the Academy. She also pulled his personnel file.

Eli moved to the computer allowing it to scan him, “Computer, Doctor Elijah Mercer Retired, disused authorisation Alpha-2-1-Gamma-XRay-9” the computer acknowledged both his biometrics and voice patterns. He didn’t anticipate any spanner’s so stood back and allowed the Lieutenant Commander to do her job.

She briefly read through the file. He had a strong background in science, and oh…well no winder he thought he could just walk around anywhere. He was awarded the rank of Commodore so he could fill a diplomatic scientific research position. Well she was going to call Hyrushi anyway, she might have to call Dasca as well.

While she glanced over his file, his medical records loaded and the biometrics she took in the security office. They checked with his retirement physical, but she would still check against his older files.

Then she opened a comm to Ms Dorma Fen, marked urgent.

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer

Civilian Elijah Mercer
Professor / Scientific Advisor
Oed V

It took a moment, but then a familiar face appeared. =/\= Commander Fayth. =/\= Dorma said. =/\= To what do I owe the pleasure? =/\=

Dorma Fen, Governor’s Aide

Fayth did not smile, which was extremely unusual for her. =/\=I know it is a very sudden request, and Governor Hyrushi is very busy, but I need to speak with him about,” gods she hated to say this, “a potential security risk concerning the ‘basket’ you delivered to Star Fleet science.=/\= She knew Hyrushi had deep an unwavering trust in Ms Fen and would tell her if needs be, but she wanted to emphasize the potential severity of the situation from the beginning.

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

Dorma’s eyes went flat and her jaw clenched. =/\= And what risk might that be, Doctor? And is it something we should be preparing for? =/\=

Dorma Fen

=/\=An individual, who is unknown to the rest of us, arrived at the lab to assist. His Star Fleet clearance levels are still valid, but he is marked as retired. Of course we are willing to have anyone the Governor wants, assist on the research. However, he is not on any list any of us have seen nor does anyone know him. He is currently sitting in the security office here in the lab complex.=/\=

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

Dorma’s expression didn’t change, but she said =/\= Please give send me what you have on them. =/\=

As the file came through, Fen read it and visibly relaxed a little. =/\= He is known to me, Doctor. Elijah Mercer is a recent arrival to the colony, and will be filling a role at the Oed University in the Physics department as a Professor. He will also the new Scienctific Advisor to the Colonial Government. =/\= and she looked back at the screen. =/\= But no, he was not given clearance to wander where he likes, and is not assigned to the project in question. Please instruct Mr. Mercer to come to the Tower immediately. He and Governor Hyrushi can… discuss… his intrusion and clarify his actual position here on Oed V. =/\= She then fixed a look on Sharah that clearly indicated judgment… but not directed at her, per se. =/\= I would recommend that Star Fleet review their security protocols, Commander. That is not a good look for you. =/\ and the screen went dark.

Dorma Fen, Governor’s Aide